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Prague, Vienna & Budapest
8 DAYS FROM £899

This holiday has departures available between: 17th Sep 2010 to 17th Sep 2010
1060Steuart & Janice NealeUK Dear Archers,

I would like to pass my thanks on to the Tour Director (Barbara) and the driver (Kristian) for their efforts and skill in adding to the great itinerary of this exceptional tour.

The three main cities at which we stayed in were added to by stops in Bratislava (Slovak Republic), Brno (Czech Republic), and a superb two-hour lunch stop in picturesque Cesky Krumlov (Czech Republic).

We added to the itinerary by taking in ALL of the optional excursions, which included three cultural evening dinners, with dance, which were great fun, plus a truly unforgettable evening concert at the Vienna Hofburger Orchestra playing Strauss and Mozart.

The cities offer so many sights and experiences, and combined in a fantastic tour - Great value. yes102-Neale - Prague, Vienna & Budapest.JPG02-Neale - Prague, Vienna & Budapest_TN.JPGMy holiday photos: Prague, Vienna & Budapest292178Neale - Prague, Vienna & Budapest2.JPGNeale - Prague, Vienna & Budapest2_TN.JPGMy holiday photos: Prague, Vienna & Budapest292178Neale - Prague, Vienna & Budapest3.JPGNeale - Prague, Vienna & Budapest3_TN.JPGMy holiday photos: Prague, Vienna & Budapest2921781060Mrs Irene YarnellDerbyshire I am hastening to write to say a big THANK YOU for all the hard work which went into planning the above holiday. It was a very enjoyable time for me and I shall remember it until the day I die.

My enjoyment came about because you had thought of everything in planning the programme. The options you had presented to us i.e. the Czech Dinner, the Heurigen Dinner, the Hungarian night, the visits covering Medieval Prague, the Schonbrunn Palace and the Hofburg concert were well researched and the local guides you had put in place were all excellent.

The Tour Director, Petra Polakova, was exceptional and she is an asset to your company. Her enthusiasm never waned and during my many years of travel I have never come across anyone more helpful. Regrettably, there were a couple of ladies on our tour who seemed to find fault with absolutely everything. I came out of the lift one day to see one of these (ugly!) ladies waving a finger at Petra and shouting at her. Petra was visibly upset, as anyone would be, as the onslaught was unremitting. (I think the lady was complaining about the state of the Novotel at Wien-West, Austria.) This hotel was, indeed, very run down and I do hope you will reconsider using it again in future years as they do not deserve to have your business - would you believe that they only had three safes!

Your Italian driver, Alexandro, also did a wonderful job and he and Petra were a delight to be with.

Please can you congratulate the members of your staff who were responsible for planning such a varied itinerary and also let Petra and Alexandro know that their professionalism was very much appreciated. no11060Mr & Mrs D. O'NeillDevon We have recently returned from a coach tour with you to Prague, Vienna and Budapest.

We would like you to be aware that it was a very enjoyable trip but, more importantly, that it was greatly enhanced by the excellent service provided by your tour guide, Andrea. Nothing was too much trouble for her and everything was delivered in a friendly cheerful manner.

Similarly, we would comment on our driver Alessandro. Once again he remained cheerful and accommodating throughout the entire holiday and his driving skills were obviously superb.

Both Andrea and Alessandro contributed enormously to our enjoyment of this holiday and we would like you to pass on our thanks to your excellent people.

Many thanks no11060Mrs Eileen ClarkeLiverpool As expected I had a wonderful, informative tour of Vienna, Prague and Budapest with a delightful guide, but there was an added bonus for me.

Starting on my own, I look forward to mixing with my fellow travellers, however my expectations were exceeded, for in the party were lovely people of all ages, nationalities and races who mixed in very well. So much so, that on our final evening an impromptu party erupted after our meal with us all singing "For she's a jolly good fellow" to our Hungarian guide, Judith.

Finally, I can still relive one wonderful evening by playing a CD of the Czech Folk Group, who entertained us so well. no11060Mrs H MetthamCanada I decided to respond to your invitation to tell about our trip with Archers Direct. I had never travelled with them before and knew nothing about the company. My daughter, Catherine and I decided to take a trip together, and my sister in law in England did all the research for us. It was Shirley who found the Archers brochure and led us to the website.

There were 28 in our group of travellers; the majority of the group were British, with four from Hong Kong, one Australian, and the two Canadians.

From our pick up at the Munich airport, we were in the hands of our wonderful tour guide, Tunde, a young Hungarian woman with a great deal of knowledge about every point we visited, a sincere ambition to make our tour memorable and a good grasp of a number of languages.

Our bus driver, Pietro, was equally as skilled and efficient and managed to get our tour bus in and out of some of the narrowest ancient cobbled streets I have ever seen.

Tour 1050 is a busy eight days, and we covered a lot of ground and saw so many things, with Tunde as a mind of information. We visited Nuremberg, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Melk and Salzburg - all of them never to be forgotten. Some of the highlights of the trip were the evening dinner cruise on the Danube in Budapest, the Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna, the incredible beauty of the Abbey at Melk, and the delightful city of Nuremberg.

We stayed at excellent hotels, the most memorable of which was the Hotel Budapest, a unique Art Deco hotel. The people whom we met in the former communist countries could not do enough for us, always asking, "Do you like our city? Will you come again?" I would love to go again, but with any luck, my next trips will be to Poland - with Archers of course.

I must add that we took all of the optional extras offered on the tour and feels it is an excellent way to see and learn about the places visited in the limited time available. I would urge all to do so, if at all possible. no11060Mrs GuyBirminghamOn Monday we returned from our holiday in Prague, Vienna and Budapest and we enjoyed it very much, The Tour Director (Melke) was very good and made our Golden Wedding Anniversary a day we will always remember.no1
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A stunning tour through the imperial gems of central Europe, from magnificent Prague and Vienna to charming Budapest, on the banks of the Danube.

All this included

Prague City sightseeing; guided Royal Castle visit; Czech folklore dinner
Tabor Visit
Cesky Krumlov City sightseeing
Danube Cruise
Vienna City sightseeing; guided Schonbrunn palace visit; traditional Austrian dinner
Vienna Woods Visit Mayerling
Budapest City sightseeing; folklore dinner
Water and mints on coach
Water and 1/4 litre of wine or one beer or soft drink with dinner
Tea/coffee provided at dinner
Tips to local guides

Flights: UK - Prague; Budapest - UK
Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
Meals on tour 7 breakfasts (B) and 7 dinners (D)
Professional tour director on tour
Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
Transfers between the overseas airport and hotels
All local and airport taxes/service charges
Single share option (on tour only) no supplement to pay

Holiday Itinerary

DAY 1: UK - Prague.
Fly to Prague where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for two nights. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore this magnificent city. (D)

DAY 2: Prague.
The Czech capital is a treasure trove of Gothic and Baroque architecture that inspired the works of Dvorak and Smetana, two of the city's best-known composers. This morning's sightseeing tour takes you on a delightful journey around this stunning capital's major landmarks, including the elegant National Theatre, ornate Baroque Church of St Nicholas, stately Charles Bridge and fabled old Town Hall with its Astronomical Clock. This afternoon, visit the 1,000 year old Hradcany Castle, a former residence of Bohemian Kings. Tonight, don't miss the Czech dinner with folklore music. (B, D)

DAY 3: Prague - Tabor - Cesky Krumlov - Cesky Budejovice.
This morning, travel through beautiful south Bohemian countryside to the historical city of Tabor, founded as a bastion by Jan Zizka, the leader of the Hussites, in 1420. Visit the picturesque town square and admire the graceful blend of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture before heading to Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage site set on the banks of the Vltava River. Accompanied by a local guide, wander the historic, winding streets of this fairytale medieval town and visit its splendid castle, the second largest in the Czech Republic and known as the 'Pearl of the Renaissance'. After this, continue on to Ceske Budejovice for one night in the political and commercial capital of the region. (B, D) (B, D)

DAY 4: Ceske Budejovice - Danube Cruise - Vienna.
This morning, continue through the south Bohemian countryside into Moravia and and known as the 'Pearl of the Renaissance' and enjoy an included afternoon cruise on the mighty Danube River, taking in the beautiful wine-growing region of the Wachau Valley as you sail from Melk to Krems. Later, drive to Vienna, Austria's elegant capital, for two nights. (B, D)

DAY 5: Vienna.
A full day to discover the sights and delights of imperial Vienna, seat of the powerful Habsburg Empire for over 600 years and also known as the 'City of Music'. Today's included sightseeing trip takes you along the glorious Ringstrasse to see many of Vienna's charming historic landmarks and the contemporary Hundertwasserhaus. This afternoon, visit Schönbrunn Palace, the beautiful and impressive summer residence of the Habsburgs, to admire its frescoes, ornate chambers and exquisite gardens, before this evening's traditional Austrian dinner in a local restaurant. (B, D)

DAY 6: Vienna - Vienna Woods and Mayerling - Budapest.
Drive through the beautiful scenery of the Vienna Woods today and enjoy a short stop in Mayerling to visit the former Habsburg hunting lodge where the lovers' suicide of Crown Prince Rudolf and Baroness Maria Vetsera took place in 1889. Later, cross the border into Hungary and continue to Budapest, the country's beautiful capital, for two nights. (B, D)

DAY 7: Budapest.
Known as the 'Queen of the Danube', Hungary's lovely capital comprises the cities of Buda and Pest dissected by the broad ribbon of the Danube. The impressive Heroes' Square, with its grand monuments, typifies the modern capital, whilst along the Danube banks, rows of charming old inns and wine cellars reveal the older, enchanting side of this multi-faceted city. Today's included sightseeing tour takes in many of the principal landmarks, such as Pest's Parliament building and Buda's grandiose Royal Castle, Fisherman's Bastion ramparts and 700-year old Matthias Church. This afternoon is free for you to explore the city at leisure. Tonight, enjoy dinner and a folklore show. (B, D)

DAY 8: Budapest - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)

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Accommodation on Tour

Prague: Barcelo (4*); Ceske Budejovice: Gomel or Dvorak (4*); Vienna: Senator (3*) or similar; Budapest: Budapest (4*).

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